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Stratford Board of Education | Stratford, CT 06497

Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Building Administrator, Director of Facilities and/or designee performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, staff, visitors and others as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive interaction with teachers, crew, town employees and students;
• Clean/vacuum/wash/strip/polish/wax floors, walls, windows, ceilings, and furniture.
• Minor checks of building systems;
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance of building during daily route assigned to crew including but not limited to bathroom facilities, stairwells, hallways, classrooms, etc.
• Clear and remove trash, as required.
• Fill-in for Head Custodian throughout the district, as required.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Building Administrator(s), Facilities Manager and/or designee.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to identify, prioritize and complete multiple projects on-time and within required deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all organization levels.
• Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision (self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented).
• Ability to work well with colleagues maintaining a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of boilers, fire alarms, maintenance equipment i.e. auto scrubber, ride-on machines, burnisher etc.
• Mechanical skills required i.e. temporary minor repairs for broken soap dispenser, towel dispenser, loose door knob, hang pictures, etc.
• Ability to use equipment i.e. scrubbers, host machine, swing machines burnisher, ride on machine, kai vac, and other various machinery.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures for equipment i.e. scrubbers, host machine, swing machines, burnisher, and other various machinery.
• Willingness to learn the maintenance and operation of current and new equipment.

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years custodial experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in working environment requiring minimal direction.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

• The salary and hours for this position are determined in accordance with the provisions of the Stratford Public Schools Custodian Association contract.
• Work day is eight (8) hours per day, 40 hours per week.
• Hours for this position: 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with 30 minute unpaid lunch; Summer hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with paid lunch.